New Liberalism (book)
New Liberalism may refer to: * New liberalism (ideology), variant of social liberalism that emerged in Europe in the late 19th century * New Liberalism (Colombia), a political party {{disambiguation ...
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New Liberalism (ideology)
The new liberalism is a variant of social liberalism that emerged in Europe at the end of the 19th century. It began in England driven mainly by the politician and sociologist Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse and theorized in his book ''Liberalism'' (1920). It had reception within the Liberal Party of the United Kingdom, giving a rapprochement between it and the Labour Party on social issues. New liberalism espouses economic reform to create welfare states and significant state intervention in corporate law and the overall economic health of a country, but also "the importance of personal liberty in the face of encroachment by the state". Philosophy Individual freedom is perceived as an obligation owed by the person to society. Consequently, the moral actions of individuals hold significance for society, blurring the lines between what is suitable for the individual and what benefits the entire society, although the obligations to society are clearly defined. In the context o ...
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